Bolivian leader's move to slash own salary fails to appease protesters in La Paz
Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz said Monday he would slash his salary and those of cabinet ministers by 50 percent in an attempt to end weeks of anti-government protests. But the announcement by the centre-right leader fell on deaf ears, with protesters refusing to end their blockade of La Paz and c»»»
"'Trump has engaged in corruption more than other presidents' as 'slush fund' criticism mounts
US President Donald Trump's administration has announced the creation of a $1.776 billion fund for Americans deemed to be victims of political "weaponization," like January 6 Capitol riot defendants. But the announcement has brought in a lawsuit from a coalition of Trump critics adding to mounting»»»
CSTO to cooperate with African Union Counter Terrorism Center - | 24.KG
The Secretariat of the Collective Security Treaty Organization will cooperate with the African Union Counter Terrorism Center. The CSTO press service announced. At a meeting in Moscow, Secretary General Taalatbek Masadykov, his deputy Valery Semerikov, and Acting Director of the African Union Count»»»
Over 10,000 police officers to ensure security during Kurman Ait in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan will place its personnel on heightened alert during the celebration of Kurman Ait. According to the ministry, more than 10,000 police officers will be deployed across the country to maintain public order and ensure citizens’ safety. Law enforcement age»»»
Snowfall and avalanches expected again at Chon-Ashuu Pass - | 24.KG
Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan has issued a weather alert for the country’s mountainous regions. According to the ministry, from May 26 to May 30 snowfall, avalanches, and icy conditions are expected along the Karakol—Enilchek road between the 75th and 90th kilometers, including the»»»
Ebola needs swift response to prevent catastrophe - DR Congo governor
Ebola needs swift response to prevent catastrophe - DR Congo governor 8 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleHafsa Khalil ReutersPeople in the affected areas are wearing face masks and avoiding contact with others to prevent the spread of Ebola The military governor of the Democratic Repub»»»
Colombia names Rodriguez, Diaz in World Cup squad
Bogota: Colombia manager Nestor Lorenzo named experienced playmaker James Rodriguez and Bayern Munich winger Luis Diaz in his 26-man squad for the FIFA World Cup on Monday. The squad also included Cagliari defender Yerry Mina, Crystal Palace full-back Daniel Munoz and River Plate midfielder Juan Fe»»»
US military sais it carried 'self-defense' strikes in first since ceasefire
US Central Command said it "conducted self-defence strikes in southern Iran" on May 25. This comes more than a month after a ceasefire between the countries took hold and amid ongoing peace negotiations in Qatar. Still, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio maintained a deal can be reached within days.»»»
The Debate - End in sight? Hormuz, nukes at the heart of US-Iran sticking points
Three months into what was originally billed as four-week war, is an end really in sight? Donald Trump's messaging on bargaining with Iran was enough to push Brent crude oil below $100 a barrel for the first time in two weeks. Both Washington and Tehran are managing expectations of a final dea»»»
Israel strikes Lebanese village and calls up more troops in the region
The Israeli army has issued a fresh set of evacuation orders for 10 villages in Southern Lebanon as it prepares for a new round of military strikes. Israel and the militant group Hezbollah have been trading deadly fire despite a ceasefire. In fact, two far-right Israeli ministers are calling for mo»»»
US strikes Iranian targets amid agreement talks
The U.S. military carried out “self-defense” strikes in southern Iran on May 25, including on missile launch sites and boats placing mines, even as President Donald Trump said on social media that negotiations were “proceeding nicely.” A delicate time, with the agreement possibly being days away. B»»»
Cave divers scramble to rescue 7 people trapped in underground in Laos - UPI.com
International cave rescue experts in Laos were in a race against time and the weather as day 7 of an operation to rescue seven people trapped in a flooded cave in a mineral rich region of the country came to a close. Photo by Metta Tham Kalasin Rescue/EPA May 26 (UPI) -- Authorities in Laos were in»»»
Hezbollah on constitution's centenary: Plans for partition, federalism and naturalization must be rejected
On the centenary of the Lebanese constitution, Hezbollah stated that "the Lebanese people stand at a crucial juncture in a highly sensitive domestic and regional moment" that "necessitates, more than ever, adherence to the Lebanese constitution, as amended by the Taif Agreement, as the binding fram»»»
Relations with Qatar are robust and longstanding: Jordanian minister
Amman The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the State of Qatar have robust and longstanding relations, a senior Jordanian official has said. Speaking to Qatar News Agency (QNA), Minister of Government Communication HE Dr Mohammad Momani said both countries are keen to further develop bilateral relati»»»
Hezbollah on Lebanon Constitution Centenary: No Decision Can Delegitimize Resistance
On the centenary of the Lebanese Constitution, Hezbollah called for cancelling political sectarianism and to fully implement the Taif Agreement and the constitutional provisions as well as to safeguard Lebanon from aggression. In a statement, Hezbollah said: “On the centenary of the Constitution, t»»»
Senegal's President Faye names economist as prime minister after Sonko ouster
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye appointed former regional central bank official Ahmadou Al Aminou Lo as prime minister on Monday, days after dismissing Ousmane Sonko amid rising tensions that threaten reforms tied to crucial IMF support. Senegal's president on Monday named a senior econo»»»
Eye on Africa - Ghana introduces new e-visa system to boost tourism, business
In tonight's edition: Ghana announces the end of visa fees for all African business travellers on Africa Day. Also, the WHO warns DR Congo's neighbours of the risks they face from the Ebola outbreak. Plus Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye appoints economist Ahmadou Al Aminou Lô as the»»»
Senegal's ousted PM Sonko elected parliament speaker in challenge to President Faye
Senegal's National Assembly on Tuesday voted to reinstate ousted PM Ousmane Sonko as a member and appoint him speaker, just days after he was sacked by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye in an escalating power struggle between the two former allies. Senegal is mired in a deep political crisis after Pr»»»
Dr Congo adapts burials amid Ebola outbreak
In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the issue of burials is central to the management of the new Ebola outbreak affecting the country. Since bodies remain contagious even after death, burials must be carried out by specialized teams to limit the risk of infection. But securing public acceptanc»»»
Kyrgyzstan puts forward initiatives on AI and security in SCO - | 24.KG
During its year of chairmanship of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), Kyrgyzstan will host more than 40 events at various levels. Almaz Bukalaev, the SCO National Coordinator from the Kyrgyz Republic, announced at a press conference. According to him, 2026 marks an anniversary for the org»»»
UNDP joins Just Energy Transition Investment Platform
Skopje, 20 May 2026 (MIA) - The Ministry of Energy, Mining and Mineral Resources and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) signed Wednesday a joint declaration by which UNDP officially joins the Just Energy Transition Investment Platform (JETIP), thus enhancing the national capacities for»»»
Saudi hotel sector remains resilient as religious travel supports demand: JLL
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s hospitality industry showcased resilience in the first quarter of 2026 amid regional geopolitical and economic uncertainty, with nationwide occupancy reaching 66.3 percent and average daily rates rising 3 percent to SR805.5 ($215.37). While revenue per available room dipped s»»»
Search continues for 7 villagers trapped in a flooded Laos cave
BANGKOK: Rescuers tried to reach seven villagers trapped inside a flooded cave in Laos for the seventh day on Tuesday, with difficult terrain and weather impeding their efforts. There has been no contact with them since they became trapped. The villagers entered the cave in Xaisomboun province on M»»»
Paris Mint to Issue 1st Solid-gold Coins in a Century
The Paris Mint said Tuesday that it would soon start selling solid-gold coins for investment, the first since it quit making Napoleons and Louis a century ago. Four versions of the new Marianne coins will go on sale June 16, ranging from one-tenth of an ounce (3.1 grams) to a full ounce (31.1 grams»»»
Pakistan PM urges unity, peace in message marking Day of Arafat during Hajj
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday extended greetings to Muslims around the world and pilgrims performing Hajj as he called for unity, peace and collective responsibility in a message marking the Day of Arafat, one of the holiest days in the Islamic calendar. The Day of Arafat, obs»»»
Single-day Supreme Judiciary Council auction raises over QR26 million
Doha, Qatar: The Supreme Judiciary Council said it generated over QR26 million from more than 2,200 bids in a single-day auction on May 24. In a post on X, the council said the Department of Judicial Evacuations and Auctions conducted a number of auctions on May 24, 2026, yielding a total of QR26,0»»»
US strikes expose uneasy reality behind Iran talks: What we know
Dubai: Fresh US strikes on Iranian missile sites and suspected mine-laying boats on early Tuesday have exposed the deep military distrust still hanging over Washington’s fragile diplomacy with Tehran, even as negotiators met in Qatar to discuss ending the war. US Central Command said Monday’s attac»»»
More Climate Records Under Threat as Spring Heatwave Bakes Western Europe
Western Europe faced another day of record-breaking temperatures Tuesday as a heatwave pushed the mercury well above normal levels for May. A so-called "heat dome" of warm air from northern Africa trapped under a high-pressure system over western Europe is behind the sort of heat not usually seen u»»»
Tackling child social media use like big tobacco fight: UK medics
London, United Kingdom: Britain's most senior doctors have compared the growing alarm about social media's dangers for young people to past experiences around smoking, as a government consultation on the topical issue ends Tuesday. Launched in January, the "Growing Up In The Online World" consultat»»»
Russian Forces Liberate Settlements of Zapselye and Ryasnoe in Sumy Region
MOSCOW, May 26 (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces have liberated the settlements of Zapselye and Ryasnoe in the Sumy region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday. "Units of the Sever battlegroup have liberated the settlements of Zapselye and Ryasnoe in the Sumy region," the ministry said »»»
Vucic: We have invited Xiaomi to invest in Serbia, take part in EXPO 2027
BEIJING - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Tuesday in Beijing he had invited the Chinese tech company Xiaomi to take part in EXPO 2027 Belgrade and invest in Serbia. Speaking to reporters after a tour of a leading-edge Xiaomi electric car plant, Vucic said the company had plans to start p»»»
Norway Chess 2026 opens with major upsets
OSLO: Norway Chess 2026 began with an action-packed first round in Oslo, featuring decisive games, tense endgames, and dramatic moments across both tournaments. The headline result of the day came when Alireza Firouzja defeated World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen in classical chess. Carlsen appeared comfort»»»
Russia maintains attacks on Ukraine as Kyiv warned to brace for possible major barrage
KYIV: Russia fired more than 100 drones and two ballistic missiles at Ukraine overnight, the Ukrainian air force said Tuesday, as the country’s foreign ministry noted that Moscow’s recent threat to hit Kyiv especially hard from the air brought nothing new. Russia on Monday urged foreign citizens, i»»»
Hezbollah clashes with Israeli soldiers in south Lebanon
Hezbollah targeted Tuesday Israeli troops in south Lebanon and north Israel, hours after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he had ordered the military to escalate its offensive in an effort to "crush" Hezbollah. Hezbollah said its fighters targeted Israeli troops and equipment in Khiam»»»
Israel military issues evacuation warning for southern city of Nabatiyeh
The Israeli military warned residents of the southern city of Nabatiyeh to immediately evacuate on Tuesday ahead of expected strikes, despite a ceasefire. "For your safety, you must evacuate your homes immediately and move north of the Zahrani River. Anyone who is near Hezbollah members, facilities»»»
British Doctors: Social Media as Bad for Children as Smoking
Social media ranks alongside smoking as a danger to children, senior British doctors said on Tuesday, as they urged lawmakers to tackle the harm that they say excessive screen time is causing to young people. The Academy of Medical Royal Colleges detailed the impact of social media on children in a»»»
Traffic Police to Patrol Locations with High Accident Rates
There will be no more hiding in bushes; Traffic Police patrols will be deployed to locations with a concentration of road accidents, said acting Interior Ministry Secretary General Georgi Kandev, addressing a national meeting of the ministry in Plovdiv on Tuesday. Kandev reported that 23,693 electr»»»
Infrastructure with a New Cold Storage Facility in Mega MDO
Mega Company, an American industrial real estate development company active in Romania since 1997 and developer of one of the largest cold storage facilities in Eastern Europe, announces the completion of a new temperature-controlled cold storage warehouse totaling 4,500 sqm within the Mega MDO Log»»»
Seoul shares surge to new high of over 8,000 on optimism for U.S.-Iran deal - UPI.com
Officials celebrate the Korea Composite Stock Price Index surpassing the 8,000-point mark at a trading room of Hana Bank in Seoul on Tuesday. Photo by Yonhap South Korean stocks pulled off a new record high over the 8,000-point level Tuesday driven by optimism for a possible U.S.-Iran peace agreeme»»»
2nd Group of Australian Women linked to ISIS Return from Syria
A cohort of Australian women and children linked to ISIS has returned home from a Syrian refugee camp, the second such group to arrive back in Australia this month. Local media reported two women and seven children landed in Melbourne on Tuesday afternoon via Doha. Another flight carrying four wome»»»
Israeli enemy army issues threat for Lebanese citizens to evacuate the southern Lebanese city of Nabatieh - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli enemy army issues threat for Lebanese citizens to evacuate the southern Lebanese city of Nabatieh 26-05-2026 12:40 PM Latest News U»»»
Pre-register for Abu Samra border crossing on Metrash, MOI reminds
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior (MoI) issued a reminder of a feature in Metrash mobile application allowing travelers from Qatar to pre-register at the Abu Samra border crossing. In a social media post, the Ministry stated that “the pre-registration service for the Abu Samra border crossing, »»»
Train hits school bus in Belgium, several victims: minister
Brussels, Belgium: A train crashed into a school bus in Belgium on Tuesday, leaving several "victims", the country's interior minister said. "With great dismay, I learnt of the tragic accident in Buggenhout, where a school bus was struck by a train. My thoughts go out to the victims and their loved»»»
North Korea fires ballistic missile into Yellow Sea: Seoul
Seoul, Republic of Korea: North Korea launched several projectiles including a ballistic missile into the Yellow Sea on Tuesday, Republic of Korea's military said. Republic of Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said they had detected the launches of "several projectiles" at around 1:00 pm (0400 GMT) fro»»»
Death toll rises to 3 in Seoul overpass collapse - UPI.com
Police and fire officials conduct operations at the Seosomun Overpass in western Seoul, where a collapse occurred on Tuesday. Photo by Yonhap An aging overpass in Seoul undergoing removal partially collapsed Tuesday, leaving three people dead and three others injured, officials said. Parts of the S»»»
S. Korea says it will build nuclear-powered submarines at home
SEOUL: South Korea will build its nuclear-powered submarines at home, the defense minister said on Tuesday, with a plan to launch its first vessel in the mid-2030s. Seoul is seeking to bolster deterrence against nuclear-armed North Korea, with the South set to join a small circle of countries that »»»